Life Science Library
Welcome!
The Life Science Library opened August 10, 2026!
Find your favourite place to work, meet fellow students over a cup of coffee, find academic literature, or get help and guidance from a librarian.
We are a subject and research library focusing on pharmacy, chemistry, and biosciences. We are open to all users!
You can find the Life Science Library in the Life Science Building, in Gaustadbekkdalen.
At our library you can
- read and work alone or with others
- experience the atmosphere in the new Life Science Building!
- take a break on one of the benches by the Gaustadbekken stream
Studying at the Life Science Library
There are many study spaces in the library and throughout the building.
There are several group workspaces in the library and in the building.
Work together or relax in the social areas of the library.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the toilets?
There are toilets on every floor of the library.
Can I print, copy, and scan?
Yes, there is a multifunction printer nearby where you can make copies and print.
Where can I refill my water bottle?
You can use the water tap in the restrooms.
Is there anywhere nearby where I can buy food and drinks?
The nearest cafeteria is Ole-Johan Eatery in the Informatics building on the other side of Problemveien.
The cafeteria in the Life Science Building will open in January 2027.
Eating is allowed in the library, but hot food and food that smells or is noisy must be eaten outside the library. Please be considerate and clean up after yourself.
Where do I report if it's too cold or too hot?
Use UiO's Speak up pages. Here you can also report other issues or incidents you want to notify about.
Can I return books when the library is closed?
Yes, you can return books using our self-service machine during the building’s opening hours. (5-24 every day)
Remember that you can also return items at the other UiO libraries.
Where can I find lost and found items?
Where did you last use it? :-)
You can ask the staff at the library desk!
You can also report and search for lost items on UiO.
Can I use my UiO card to enter outside the library's opening hours?
Yes, you can. See the library’s opening hours.
Do you have a quiet room for resting?
Information about this will be provided later.
Is the library accessible for people with disabilities?
The library is generally adapted for persons with disabilities.
If you need special arrangements, e.g. a permanent seat, please contact the facilitation service at your faculty.
Can I film and take photographs in the library?
Yes – but it often requires prior approval. Read the guidelines for filming and photography. (In norwegian)
Our printed collections
Our books are located in the library area on the first floor. The collection covers the subject areas of pharmacy, chemistry and biosciences.
News
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Brain Power Award to UB staff Oct. 30, 2026
Forskerforbundets Brain Power Award for 2026 has been given to university librarian Cathinka Neverdal and senior adviser Runhild Seim for their work on Banned Books Week Norway. They share the prize with Alexander Refsum Jensenius (UiO). The recipients are recognised for their innovative, interdisciplinary research and public outreach.
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Changes to pickup locations for interlibrary loans Oct. 28, 2026
Students and staff at UiO and OUS can use the interlibrary loan service to request books and articles that are not available in our collections. From 28 October, the pickup locations for interlibrary loan materials will change.
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Open Access Week 2026: The Cost of Knowledge Oct. 12, 2026
From 19 to 25 October, the global research community marks International Open Access Week. This year’s theme is “The Cost of Knowledge”.
Resources by subject
Find databases, recommended reading, reliable sources, and contact information for the subject librarians at the University Library. Particularly relevant subject pages: pharmacy, chemistry and biosciences.